Peer Screener Navigator

Duties:

• Call provided list of Clients to screen and navigate for Health Related Social Needs.
• Enter data into UniteUs Platform and navigate clients to resources
• Use lived experience intentionaly to build authentic relationships.
• Follow department peer support service delivery protocols.
• Attend supervision with supervisor once a week.
• Have working knowledge of DC resources.
• Interest and ability to perform outreach with vunerable populations.
• Educate participants in multipule pathways of recovery paradigm,
• Assist participants with applying for benefits, entitlements, and other supports.
• Work with participants to identify strengths and provide non-clinical crisis support.
• Link participants to formal recovery supports, community resources, and support services.
• Identify and support linkages to community resources that support the peer participant’s goals and interests.

Qualifications:

• A valid NYS driver’s license and satisfactory driving record prefered.

· High School Diploma or GED

· FPA, YPA, NYSPS or CRPA registered through the NYCB or NYPSCB

· Competency in computers and ability to navigate electronic health record systems.

· Working knowledge of community resources, mental health, social services, and self-help programs.!

Pay: $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24